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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Cooling System Capacities
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES
| Application | Qts. (L) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 18.9 (17.9) | ||
| Econoline | |||
| 4.2L | |||
| W/Aux Rear Heater | 25.4 (24.0) | ||
| All Others | 23.3 (22.0) | ||
| 4.6L | |||
| W/Aux Rear Heater | 27.2 (25.7) | ||
| All Others | 25.0 (23.6) | ||
| 5.4L | |||
| W/Aux Rear Heater | 31.0 (29.3) | ||
| All Others | 29.0 (27.4) | ||
| 6.8L | |||
| W/Aux Rear Heater | 32.8 (31.0) | ||
| All Others | 30.6 (28.9) | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | |||
| W/Aux Rear Heater | 32.6 (30.9) | ||
| All Others | 30.0 (28.5) | ||
| Escape | |||
| 2.0L | 7.0 (6.6) | ||
| 3.0L 4V | 10.5 (10.0) | ||
| Excursion | |||
| 5.4L | 26.4 (25.0) | ||
| 6.8L | 28.5 (27.0) | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | 32.75 (31.0) | ||
| Expedition & Navigator | |||
| 4.6L | |||
| W/One-Row Radiator | 21.7 (20.5) | ||
| W/2-Row Radiator | 23.0 (21.8) | ||
| W/One-Row Radiator & Aux Rear Heater | 22.9 (21.7) | ||
| W/2-Row Radiator & Aux Rear Heater | 24.8 (23.5) | ||
| 5.4L | |||
| W/One-Row Radiator | 23.9 (22.6) | ||
| W/2-Row Radiator | 25.5 (24.1) | ||
| W/One-Row Radiator & Aux Rear Heater | 26.3 (24.9) | ||
| W/2-Row Radiator & Aux Rear Heater | 27.9 (26.4) | ||
| Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac | 14.0 (13.2) | ||
| Explorer & Mountaineer | |||
| 4.0L SOHC | |||
| W/Aux Rear Heater | 18.2 (17.2) | ||
| All Others | 16.3 (15.4) | ||
| 4.6L | |||
| W/Aux Rear Heater | 20.1 (19.0) | ||
| All Others | 18.6 (17.6) | ||
| F150 Pickup | |||
| 4.2L | |||
| With One-Row Radiator | 21.0 (19.9) | ||
| With 2-Row Radiator | 21.6 (20.4) | ||
| 4.6L | |||
| With One-Row Radiator | 20.6 (19.5) | ||
| With 2-Row Radiator | 23.1 (21.9) | ||
| 5.4L | |||
| With One-Row Radiator | 23.9 (22.6) | ||
| With 2-Row Radiator | 25.5 (24.1) | ||
| Supercharger Cooler | 4.2 (4.0) | ||
| F250-550 Pickup | |||
| 5.4L | 26.4 (25.0) | ||
| 6.8L | 28.5 (27.0) | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | 32.75 (31.0) | ||
| Ranger | |||
| 2.3L | |||
| Automatic Transmission | 10.2 (9.7) | ||
| Manual Transmission | 10.5 (9.9) | ||
| 3.0L | |||
| Automatic Transmission | 14.8 (14.1) | ||
| Manual Transmission | 15.1 (14.3) | ||
| 4.0L | |||
| Automatic Transmission | 13.2 (12.5) | ||
| Manual Transmission | 13.7 (13.0) | ||
| Villager | 11.2 (10.6) | ||
| Windstar | 16.0 (15.1) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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